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Applying Kantian Ethics to the Environment

Only applies to humans as they are the only creatures capable of morality
Anthropocentric
Suggests humankind are free to exploit the environment as they wish
Universability ­ if it is a universal rule to exploit the environment then everyone would have
an obligation
Believes…

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sufferings, and thus a natural tendency that is very useful to morality in relation to other humans is
weakened."